Cold or Food Poisoning
Yesterday I became sick. 風邪？食中毒？ Since I had a sore throat and a headache, I thought that I caught a
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Family Trip in Summer
From yesterday to today, my relatives, my family and I have gone to a trip. 夏の家族旅行 Although it was tough
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Utatane (うたた寝 – Doze/Nap)
Utatane うたた寝 Recently I often become a state of “utatane” (うたた寝). 私は最近よく「うたた寝」をします。 “Utatane” means to be about to fall asleep
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Tanuki Neiri (Sham Sleep)
Tanuki Neiri 狸寝入り Today, I will talk about the Japanese phrase “tanuki neiri.” 今日は日本の言葉「狸寝入り」を紹介します。 “Tanuki” means raccoon dogs, “neiri” means
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High Quality Sleep
Sleep is very valuable for human beings. 質の良い睡眠 It can heal fatigues of your body and brain, enhance immunity, and
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First-time Job Interview
Today, I was interviewed for an assistant professor. 初めての面接 Since it might decide my life, I was very nervous. 今日は大学教員の面接を受けました。
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Sleeping After Waking Up
I often go back to sleep after waking up. 二度寝 It is thought that since going back to sleep become
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Kitamakura(北枕)
In Japan, ’kitamakura,’ which is to sleep with the head toward the north, has thought of as bad omen. 日本では、頭を北に向けて寝る「北枕」は演技が悪いとされてきました。
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Common Cold
Today, I have had a pain in my head and throat, and felt awful almost all day. 今日は一日中、頭が痛く、喉の調子も変で、気分が悪かったです。 I think
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